RN

Universal Health Services; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401K with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits website

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a registered nurse to oversee patient care at Meridell Achievement Center, a psychiatric residential facility near Austin. You will assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, and document care while supervising support staff.

The RN will ensure safety, manage crises, and participate in a therapeutic milieu for youths aged 10–17. Texas RN license and BSN are required for this overnight position (7:00pm–7:00am).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness understanding.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Basic supervisory skills for team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document care.
• Supervise Mental Health Technicians and LVN staff during shifts.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and crisis management when needed.

Skills

Psychiatric care knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Supervisory skills

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields.We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

Our Registered Nurse(RN)position is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The RN provides physical assessments of patients; implements treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for patients and families. The RN is the shift supervisor of the Mental Health Techs and LVN staff and ensures that the environment is safe and therapeutic for all patients. The RN provides direct patient care and management of children, adolescent, and young adult patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Assures safety, supervision, and crisis management for patient populations. Provides assessment and medical management of patients and assists in the management of a therapeutic milieu.

Overnights: 7:00pm-7:00am

Benefits for our RN's include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune500®corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of FortuneWorld’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom. Foradditionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year psychiatric / neuropsychiatric experience with adolescents and / or young adults in a long-term hospital or residential setting preferred.

Experience:

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Texas Registered Nurse License
• Current driver license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Demonstrate effective organization.
• Develop and implement patient care services within discipline.
• Consistently exhibit mental ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to initiate and implement all phases of the nursing process.
• Provide safe nursing care.
• Understand patient rights.
• Basic supervisory skills.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.